Chisfield Manor
Early-attested site in the Parish of Graveley
Historical Forms
- Chivelesfeld 1200 Cur
- Chivesfeld 1205 FF 1220 Fees
- Chyvesfeld 1248 Ass 1286 FF 1534 BM
- Chevesfeld 1236 Fees 1239,1268 FF
- Chesfeld 1361 Cl 1428 FA 1531 BM
- Chissylde 1528 FF
- Chysfeld al. Chevesfeld 1564 DeedsEnrolled
- Cheesfield 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
The earliest form suggests a personal name Cifel , not on record, but a possible derivative of Cifa , found in Chevington (PN Wo 219) and Chivington (PN Sr 309).